Branch Engineer

barnhart-crane-rigging; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions matched

Medical, dental, vision

Paid Time Off

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Barnhart Crane Rigging in the Philadelphia area is seeking a Branch Engineer to support sales, design, and project teams. The role blends engineering expertise with project coordination and hands‑on field support to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing crane layouts and rigging drawings, using AutoCAD, Inventor, Mathcad and RISA, assisting with field walk‑downs, and providing technical support on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited 4‑year university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop crane layouts and rigging drawings for lift plans using Barnhart’s tools.
• Create layout drawings for heavy machinery moving projects utilizing gantries, slide systems, modular trailers, lift & hoist towers, and other Barnhart tools.
• Create drawings for heavy transportation projects using modular trailers for over‑the‑road hauling, on‑site hauling, barge roll‑on and barge roll‑off projects.
• Use engineering software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Mathcad, RISA and Barnhart calculation spreadsheets to develop solutions to heavy lift and heavy transport projects.
• Assist Sales Personnel by performing field walk‑down assessments of jobs to develop equipment lists, identify potential issues, and create technical sketches for project bids.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers and Superintendents on job sites as issues arise requiring changes to project plans. This could be working from the office or at the job site when required.
• Design custom lifting or support tools for job specific needs (dependent on project) using engineering standards such as the AISC Steel Construction Manual, ASME Design of Below‑the‑Hook Lifting Devices, and other industry standards.
• Function as field technical liaison for complex projects as a risk manager or performing safety & quality evaluations.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Mathcad

RISA

Barnhart spreadsheets

Job description

About the Job:

The Branch Engineer is expected to support all areas of engineering (sales, design, and project) while the Philadelphia area branch role requires more time spent focused on project engineering. This role involves a combination of engineering expertise, project coordination, and hands‑on support to ensure successful project outcomes.

Description:

• Develop crane layouts and rigging drawings for lift plans using Barnhart’s vast array of custom lifting tools.
• Create layout drawings for heavy machinery moving projects utilizing gantries, slide systems, modular trailers, lift & hoist towers, and other custom Barnhart tools.
• Create drawings for heavy transportation projects using modular trailers for over‑the‑road hauling, on‑site hauling, barge roll‑on and barge roll‑off projects.
• Use engineering software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Mathcad, RISA, and Barnhart calculation spreadsheets to develop solutions to heavy lift and heavy transport projects.
• Assist Sales Personnel by performing field walk‑down assessments of jobs to develop equipment lists, identify potential issues, and create technical sketches for project bids.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers and Superintendents on job sites as issues arise requiring changes to project plans. This could be working from the office or at the job site when required.
• Design custom lifting or support tools for job specific needs (dependent on project) using engineering standards such as the AISC Steel Construction Manual, ASME Design of Below‑the‑Hook Lifting Devices, and other industry standards.
• Function as field technical liaison for complex projects as a risk manager or performing safety & quality evaluations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
• Basic experience with computer‑aided design (CAD) software (e.g., AutoCAD) is beneficial.
• Problem‑solving and analytical expertise.
• Mathematical skills.
• Strong communication skills for reporting, documentation, and communicating with clients or team members.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Bonus program that pays for performance.
• 401(k) contributions matched up to 10% of pay.
• Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Paid Time Off.
• Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited 4‑year university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

EEO/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.